The Amsterdam Orphanage by Aldo van Eyck: Post-War Architecture
Built in 1960, the Amsterdam Orphanage, designed by Aldo van Eyck, is a seminal project that goes beyond its function as a shelter for children. It is also a profound…
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Structuralism is an architectural movement that emerged in the mid-20th century, primarily influenced by the ideas of Team 10 members like Aldo van Eyck and Jacob Bakema. The movement focuses on the idea of architecture as a social and cultural framework, emphasizing the relationships between spaces and the community. Structuralism seeks to create flexible, adaptable structures using a modular approach, often employing repeating patterns and elements that can be rearranged or expanded over time. The movement has had a lasting impact, inspiring a more holistic, context-sensitive approach to design that considers both the physical structure and its interaction with the human and social environment.
Built in 1960, the Amsterdam Orphanage, designed by Aldo van Eyck, is a seminal project that goes beyond its function as a shelter for children. It is also a profound…
Continue readingDesigned by renowned Japanese architect Kisho Kurokawa and completed in 1972, the Nakagin Capsule Tower stands as a symbol of Japan’s postwar cultural resurgence and an iconic example of the…
Continue readingThe Kimbell Art Museum, designed by Louis I. Kahn in 1972, is widely regarded as one of the modern era’s outstanding architectural achievements. Kahn’s innovative design philosophy, which aimed to…
Continue readingConceived in 1959 by renowned architects James Stirling and James Gowan, the Engineering Building at the University of Leicester stands as a quintessential example of mid-20th-century architecture. This iconic structure…
Continue readingThe Nordic Pavilion for the Venice Biennale (1958-1962), designed by Sverre Fehn to represent Sweden, Finland, and Norway, is a project that deals with Nordic identity. Fehn makes an analogy…
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